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Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rates against the disease has fallen

Two of the cases have been reported in Lubbock, a first in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.—

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At least four cases of measles, including two involving school-aged children, have been reported in Texas in less than two weeks, putting state health agencies on alert.

For some communities, this is the first case of measles in more than 20 years.